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Ms O'Brien added: "However, although museum funding has moved towards projects, they generally do not cover ongoing running and core costs. We need help and support to make it possible for the museum to stay open, accessible and to continue to tell the important stories of Cambridge and Cambridgeshire people for future generations."

Mr Zeichner said: "Sadly, funding for museums is dwindling but the trustees and staff at the Cambridge Museum have been very successful at winning grants for their projects. The day-to-day running of the museum relies on the new education fund and I wish them every success in finding donations.